Allison Ezidore-Tassin is the Creative Specialist/Graphic and Digital Designer for the Southern University Agricultural Extension & Research Center’s Office of Communications, Technology & Advancement. She is responsible for producing all artwork and branding for the SU Ag Center, College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences, and the Chancellor’s Office. She started working at the SU Ag Center in 2020 as the Graphic Artist/Web Content Specialist for the SNAP-ED and Cooperative Extension Programs.

Allison started free-handing at the age of five. She immediately noticed that she had a passion for art and music at a very young age. She enjoyed drawing underwater scenes which included fish, sea coral, and mermaids. While in grade school, she entered many art contests, was very successful and won numerous awards.

Allison graduated from Louisiana Technical College in Graphic Communications & Desktop Publishing in the year 2000. The school recognized her motivation and found her a job before she graduated. This first job gave her the opportunity to design artwork for arena football teams in Louisiana. Over the years, she started working as a graphic designer for various companies in the Baton Rouge area as both an employee and contractor. While working, she went back to school and obtained a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science / Business Option from Southern University and A&M College. Later, she became an instructor at a technical institution teaching classes in the department of Visual Communications.

Allison started her own small business, Créations de Dieu, in 2010. It focuses on customized novelty products, multi-media graphic design, web, and print services to personal clients, businesses, churches and organizations. From 2010-2019, she also worked as a newspaper paginator and billboard designer for several companies.

Allison obtained her Master’s of Business Administration degree at Southern University and A&M College with a concentration in Entrepreneurship in December 2021. In the future, she also plans to teach students the art of web development, graphic design, and how to start their own businesses. “The Lord has placed my artwork in households across the nation, in the hands of thousands through newspapers, and in the eyes of millions driving along the highways. His promotions are greatly appreciated!”